Hasselblad has introduced the X2D II 100C, marking it as the first medium format camera capable of capturing true HDR images. These HDR photos can be immediately viewed on the upgraded 3.6-inch OLED touchscreen that offers up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness, which, according to Hasselblad, is 75 percent brighter compared to the original X2D 100C. Other significant enhancements include the integration of LiDAR for autofocus assistance, a 10-stop in-body stabilization system, an extra customizable button, and a new joystick for camera control instead of relying solely on touchscreen commands.

Priced at $7,399, this model is less expensive than its predecessor from three years ago while retaining some similarities: it captures 100 megapixel images, features 1TB of internal SSD storage, offers a similar dynamic range, and maintains a largely unchanged design. Nonetheless, the enhancements in this latest version, as noted by my colleague Vjeran, make it “one of the greatest cameras I have ever used.”